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Description of program "Take a Load Off" developedand taught by author, program plan and charts on recidivism rates by crime, etc.

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NON-FICTION STORY ( 700 + words ) Anthony Tinsman Title: I, Intellectual Firing Squad I wanted my prisoner rehabilitation program "Take a Load Off" to provide a body of positive work and hope for prisoners who were getting ready to leave for the World. There are some glimpses of hope, but progress routinely feels like a muddy canard rather than the champion I designed and put into practice . In a word People are the problem. We think we're the stars of everything, everything ex...

Non fiction Article (950 words) Anthony Tinsman Title: The Power of Group When I ask prisoners in my classes about their views they are uncomfortable sharing them. Views are easy to make up, you can just mimic someone if you want. But in a group your views have to be explained in ways that ultimately reveal who you are. An example is publicly answering, "Why did you do your crime?" You can think whatever you want about your motivations, and you can fool yourself. But in a group ( th...